"It's not all retail. There are other jobs in this place." he cocked an eyebrow at her, curious at her pessimism, and her words.

"Hmmm? No. Sorry. Was thinking out loud. I meant to say, shall we go? I can lead you to the place with the noodles. Or guide you to your house, if you like, depending on which one they assigned you." he chuckled. "Sometimes, my hands get ahead of my brains."